Routine inspection·June 20, 2022

On 06/20/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Gutierrez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the school age license. LPA met with Teacher, Cassandra Merk and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed several children inside the classroom being supervised by Ms. Merk. The remaining children were playing outside in the playground and were being supervised by Staff #2. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM for the Summer session. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Inspecting the play yard, LPA observed an open door that led directly to the kitchen. LPA walked inside kitchen and observed chemicals such as bleach, mildew remover, window cleaner, ajax dish soap, comet and other various chemicals in an unlocked kitchen sink cabinet. During inspection, the cabinet and kitchen door were closed and locked to make this area and items inaccessible to children in care. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination. Contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Inspecting the playground, LPA observed several fall zones that did not contain enough wood bark. The wood bark was then kicked from non-fall zones into fall zones to help absorb falls (See TV LIC 9102). The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. The Department has inspection authority as specified in Health & Safety Code. Continued on 809-C Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. Reviewing the sign in/out sheet, LPA observed three children not signed into the facility. All personnel, including the licensee, administrator and volunteers, shall be in good health and are physically and mentally capable of performing assigned task. Personnel that pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties. All personnel are trained on housekeeping and sanitation principles, including universal health precautions or have related experience. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 14 children in care. The licensee ensures children with obvious symptoms related to fever or vomiting are not accepted. The facility is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files. LPA observed ten files were missing the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports from the Type A citation issued on 08/30/2021. Three of the ten files reviewed were missing the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A) (See TV LIC 9102). Seven out of ten children files reviewed are missing the admission agreement that specifies information such as basic rate, payor, due date and frequency of payment. LPA observed files with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Continued on 809-C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.